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Latest NewsLaka details ‘future of insurance’ proposition post Covid-19
The insurtech has seen people that have not considered cycling previously look into insurance
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Biba denies broker commission is “huge conflict of interest”
Meanwhile others in the industry have also defended brokers
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Insurethebox communications technology has prevented more than 1,000 accidents
Insurethebox has estimated that its Speed Reduction Programme has helped prevent 1,060 accidents, avoiding 34 serious injuries over the past four years
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Axa to pay some French restaurant business interruption claims after losing court case
Case could set a precedent for similar cases against insurers in the UK
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Restaurant owner slams ‘unacceptable’ Covid payout refusal
Hampshire-based business has joined the Hospitality Insurance Group Action in a bid to force an insurance payment
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Broker remuneration model presents a ‘huge conflict of interest’ amid the Covid crisis
Compliance firm calls for a complete overhaul of the remuneration model
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‘Our relationship with insurers is very strong’ says Copart UK boss
Insurers initially turned to salvage as a solution when body shops and repairers struggled to secure parts amid Covid-19 pandemic
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By Miles raises £15m in Series B funding
Another insurtech has raised funding despite the uncertainty posed by the pandemic
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Covid-19 is ‘kick ass call to action’ for insurers to move away from traditional working patterns
The Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdown regime is a “kick ass call to action” for insurance companies to reinvigorate working patterns to adapt to “new social norms” once offices re-open.
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Insurtech funding drops by more than half during first quarter
Covid-19 pressures seen as the primary reason for the drop
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Beer and pub trade bodies slam ‘collective failure of insurers’ during Covid-19 crisis
Four trade associations pen open letter to the ABI in order to obtain a meeting with insurer bosses
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Law firm launches group action against Hiscox and RSA for rejected Covid-19 BI claims
Specialist insurance law firm Edwin Coe has launched two new group claims against insurers Hiscox and RSA regarding rejected business interruption (BI) claims linked to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic .
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Industry set to grow post Covid-19 due to ‘greater appreciation’ of insurance
Following the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, commercial and financial technology firm FIS believes insurers could see a “natural growth” in their business if they respond to consumer demands for more mainstream pandemic coverage.
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Cycling insurance searches see 63% uptick during lockdown
The figures suggest that there is a growing concern about cycling risks
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Hasty migration could increase corporate cyber risk exposure
With another high-profile cyber attack case during lockdown, a new challenge has been created for brokers
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Aviva estimates Covid-19 impact on specialist schemes and brokers as related BI claims reach £200m
Insurer Aviva has estimated that business interruption (BI) claims related to the Covid-19 pandemic will amount to around £200m across its global general insurance portfolio, net of reinsurance.
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Customers need brokers “more than ever” says Ross after Ardonagh reports uptick in EBITDA despite coronavirus crisis
The broker attributed this growth to “accretive investments in growth initiatives, including producer hires, bolt-on acquisitions, and the continued delivery of cost savings”.
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Universally paying BI claims not covered under policy terms would put insurer solvency at risk, says ABI
Replying to an open letter from Stephen Gould, chairman of the One Voice Group representing a coalition representing the beer and pub industry, Evans said the cost of such claims would run into the billions of pounds, and was something the insurance industry had not reserved for.
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Working from home putting pressure on commercial property market
As businesses continue to work from home, some may look to cut overheads such as rent for vacant offices
